An alternative spelling of 'sissy,' sometimes used as a nickname or informal term, though it can also be a derogatory label.
From 'sister,' shortened to 'sis' or 'sissy.' It originally referred to a feminine boy or girl, but the meaning and usage have shifted significantly depending on cultural and social context.
The word 'sisi' shows how language changes depending on who's using it and why—when a family member uses it, it might be affectionate, but when used as an insult, it reveals cultural ideas about how boys and girls 'should' behave.
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